QA 6_3_1
Module 6.3 Questions & Answers
Q: Why was the title “Caesar” always added to the name of the Roman emperors?
A: Caesar was a title of honor bestowed upon Roman emperors. It derives from the name of Julius Caesar, the first Roman emperor. Thus, the name “Caesar” is an honorific generic title, which in the eyes of the Romans endowed their bearers with the characteristics of their revered first emperor.
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